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Editor’s Note: Over the summer, Livingston Philanthropies Inc. (LPI) founder and director Jeff Friedman has been highlighting, in his own words, LPI’s volunteers and distribution partners to give donors a better idea of what happens next with their contributions.
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By Jeff Friedman
LPI’s small, but stalwart group of volunteers continues to pick up donations at the offices of Livingston’s publication of record, the West Essex Tribune, and make deliveries to our distribution partners in Newark and East Orange. The Tribune remains LPI’s donation drop off center, thankfully.
Volunteer Patrick Corcoran is giving of both his time and personal vehicle to fetch Livingston’s generous donations at the Tribune offices to bring to my garage, which is set up to receive Philanthropies contributions from our altruistic neighbors.

The weather has been more dry over the last few weeks, and as a result, the town’s contractor has begun working on the child-friendly floor for the Littell People’s Park. As shown here on Sunday, July 14, the ground has been leveled, and gravel has been spread out. Jerry Siskind Photo

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Lorraine M. Palmer, a resident of Livingston since 1953, celebrated her 90th birthday on June 15 with a luncheon given in her honor by her children at Jim Johnston’s Steakhouse and Pub in Roseland. She was born June 15, 1929, in Newark.

The guests included her large family of five children, Jeff and Lorraine D. Palmer; Linda (Palmer) and Jim Kathenes; Shirley Palmer (widow of Gary Palmer); Greg and Pat Palmer; and Susan Palmer; and 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and many friends.

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Concern Expressed for Traffic at Jughandle:

At Livingston’s Technical Review Advisory Committee (TRAC) meeting on Wednesday morning, July 17, at Town Hall, the group discussed a large potential warehouse project with the applicant. Traffic impact of the project was the most discussed issue. Many of the questions and suggestions the committee offered could not be answered by the applicant, Millstein Acquisitions, as the applicant said it is not known who the tenant or tenants of the property will be and how they will operate.

Livingston Police reported several vehicle break-ins and thefts over the weekend, and seven out-of-state teens are facing charges in relation to some of the crimes.

Overnight on Friday, June 12, a 2016 Mercedes S550 was stolen from a driveway on Chaucer Court. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the key fob inside. The car was recovered in Newark later in the afternoon behind a vacant house.

On Saturday, July 13, during the overnight hours, a 2019 Porsche Cayenne was stolen from a driveway on Sandalwood Drive. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the key inside. The car was also recovered in Newark later in the afternoon.

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New signage for bicyclists and motorists on Falcon Road has left some in town confused at how to properly navigate the roadway. Lines direct bicyclists to travel in the center of the roadway as opposed to the side.

Livingston Police Chief Gary Marshuetz explained that these shared-lane arrows, or “sharrows,” are indicators for bicyclists and motorists to share the roadway. Sharrows are used on roads that are too narrow to fit a bike lane. Falcon Road, particularly with the street parking also on the roadway, fits this bill.

In order for the township to fulfill its Master Plan and the complete streets initiative – allowing motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to easily navigate throughout town – these narrow streets must have instructions for how bicyclists and motorists should traverse the roadway.

Editor’s Note: In his weekly articles for the Tribune, Jeff Friedman, founder and director of the Livingston Philanthropies, Inc., has, over the summer, been highlighting many of LPI’s distribution partners. Here, he writes about the New Jersey Redevelopment Corporation, which aids individuals who have been newly released from prison and are re-entering society.
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By Jeff Friedman
And, you’re finally out. Out of county jail or state prison, that is, and trying to keep it that way. It’s a tough road, as many of those released have no skills, little or no education, possible psychiatric and social interaction issues, a lack of decent interview clothes, and, in some cases, no family or no home – or neither.
That’s where the New Jersey Redevelopment Corporation (NJRC) picks up the ball, and that’s why Livingston Philanthropies Inc. (LPI) is proud to call NJRC in Newark a distribution partner.

Independence Day in Livingston was packed with activities from morning until evening, and was capped off with a spectacular fireworks show at the Oval. Photos of the day’s events can be seen throughout this issue of the Tribune. Yangwei Shi and MCA Photos

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The Livingston Planning Board met on Tuesday evening, July 9, to hear an application for signage by KRG-USCRF Retail Portfolio. The applicant is the owner of the shopping center at 530 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue (Route 10), which currently houses eight stores, including Nordstrom Rack and T.J. Maxx. The applicant received approval to install two new wall signs, featuring the logos of the shopping center’s new tenants, Torrid and Chico’s.These retail stores, both of which sell women’s clothing, will be located in the rear portion of the property.

The applicant has previously been before the Planning Board for other aspects of signage. This time, KRGUSCRF was seeking variance relief for two new wall signs and for replacement of an existing double-sided with internal illumination. It also plans to add a directional sign on Daven Avenue, the adjacent roadway perpendicular to Route 10, which offers access to the shopping center.

In response to several complaints from residents, Livingston’sTownship Council discussed the best way to handle aggressive solicitors in town. One company in particular appears to be in violation of a town ordinance, and township attorney Shari Weiner is asking residents to help the town build a case against the company.

Aptive Environmental, a pest control company, has been selling exterminator contracts door-to-door in Livingston for several weeks. During that time, employees have reportedly not obeyed the Do Not Knock ordinance protecting residents from unwanted solicitors, according to complaints received by Council.

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